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Ingredients
- 4 ears of corn, husked and kernels stripped, cobs and kernels reserved
- 3 cups whole milk
- 2 T unsalted butter
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups water
- 3 thyme sprigs
- 2 rosemary sprigs
- 1 bay leaf
- salt and pepper to taste (I used black pepper, Greenspan likes white)
- Possible garnishes in addition to corn kernels:
- crispy bacon or caviar
- chopped roasted chile peppers or smoked Spanish paprika
- sour cream or crème fraîche
- sliced green onions
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1625g | |
| Calories 862 | |
| Calories from Fat 418 | 48% |
| Total Fat 46.78g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat 23.32g | 93% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 113mg | 38% |
| Sodium 650mg | 27% |
| Potassium 2015mg | 58% |
| Total Carbs 83.45g | 22% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.5g | 32% |
| Sugars 52.04g | 35% |
| Protein 34.49g | 55% |
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